Snake Catcher WESTLEIGH — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher WESTLEIGH — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
If you see a snake in Westleigh, the safest thing you can do is stay calm, step back, move children and pets inside, and call 0418 633 474 for fast and professional snake removal. You do not need to take a photo. You do not need to identify the snake. You do not need to follow it or keep watching it. Snakes almost always move into the nearest hiding place, and a trained snake catcher will locate it when we arrive. We guide you through exactly what to do while we are on the way, making the situation as safe and simple as possible.
Westleigh is a leafy, peaceful, and bush connected suburb sitting high on the northern ridge of Hornsby Shire. Surrounded by large reserves, fire trails, steep gullies, pockets of rainforest, sandstone formations, and dense eucalypt forest, Westleigh has one of the strongest wildlife corridors in the region. With large residential blocks, established gardens, older homes, new renovations, shaded backyards, shared driveways, and properties set close to bushland, the suburb experiences regular snake activity throughout much of the year. Residents frequently see snakes crossing driveways, moving along fences, sunning themselves near sheds, hiding under garden materials, or slipping quietly through the yard. Urban Reptile Removal attends many snake removal callouts in Westleigh due to its strong connection to surrounding bushland.
Westleigh sits beside significant natural habitat areas, including parts of Berowra Valley National Park and deep creek lines that run through the suburb. With abundant vegetation, moisture, prey animals, and hiding places, the local environment provides ideal conditions for a number of reptile species. The most common species found in Westleigh are the golden crowned snake, red bellied black snake, diamond python, green tree snake, and blue tongued lizard. Each has a distinct behaviour pattern and appears in different types of properties depending on shade, warmth, food, and shelter.
Golden crowned snakes are often encountered in Westleigh because the suburb has so many shaded, damp, and protected places where these small nocturnal snakes thrive. Golden crowned snakes have a pale yellow marking across the head and nape and a pink or reddish belly. They are venomous but usually cause only local symptoms. Many residents confuse them with juvenile brown snakes due to their slender bodies and night time activity. They commonly live under logs, in leaf litter, around rock walls, and beneath raised garden beds. After rain or on warm humid nights, golden crowned snakes are often seen moving through yards or across quiet pathways.
Red bellied black snakes are also common in Westleigh. These snakes have a shiny black body and a bright red or pink belly, giving them a striking appearance. They are usually found near water, including creeks, drains, wet gardens, or shaded parts of the yard where frogs and small reptiles are active. Westleigh’s network of watercourses and shaded gullies creates perfect habitat for red bellied black snakes, and residents often see them basking after rain, crossing open spaces, or resting near the edges of bushland. While red bellied black snakes are less defensive than brown snakes, they are still venomous and should be removed by a trained snake catcher.
Diamond pythons are one of the largest native snakes in the area and appear frequently in Westleigh because of the suburb’s close proximity to national parkland. These calm, non venomous pythons are expert climbers and often appear in trees, roof spaces, sheds, rafters, and on fence lines. Their patterned body helps them blend into the environment, so they can remain hidden for long periods. Residents may see them curled on warm bricks, stretched across verandas, or moving quietly through gardens. Although harmless, their size can make them difficult to relocate without professional help.
Green tree snakes are another regularly sighted species in Westleigh. These slender, fast moving, non venomous snakes may be bright green, olive, or dark grey with a yellow underside. They have excellent vision and move quickly into vegetation when disturbed. Green tree snakes often appear along fences, inside hedges, behind garages, near pools, and in trees. When threatened, they flatten their bodies to appear larger, which can startle homeowners. Although they cannot cause harm, they can be challenging to catch due to their speed and agility.
Blue tongued lizards are one of the most well known reptiles in the suburb and are often mistaken for snakes. These large, slow moving skinks help control pests such as snails and insects. Blue tongued lizards frequently rest in sunny spots, hide under pot plants, explore veggie gardens, or move along fence lines. When frightened, they puff up and show their bright blue tongue, which can cause residents to think they have seen a snake. Urban Reptile Removal is always happy to check and confirm the species.
Westleigh properties offer many ideal hiding places for snakes due to their leafy layout and close proximity to natural habitat. The most common snake hiding spots in the suburb include:
• under retaining walls and sandstone blocks
• beneath garden edging and rocks
• behind hot water systems
• next to air conditioners
• inside garages behind stored items
• beneath decks and outdoor steps
• in thick hedges, shrubs, and garden beds
• around pool pump equipment
• under timber, tiles, and metal sheets
• along fence lines and building edges
• under play equipment
• inside sheds, especially behind stacked boxes or tools
Once you call Urban Reptile Removal for snake removal, you do not need to keep watching the snake. Snakes often disappear from view quickly, and following them can be risky. A trained snake catcher will search each likely hiding place until the animal is located and safely removed.
Many Westleigh residents want to understand why snakes come into their yards or gardens. The explanation is simple and consistent: snakes follow food. Westleigh has a large population of frogs, insects, skinks, and small mammals, all of which snakes hunt. With so much bushland and so many garden beds, the suburb provides countless places for prey animals to hide. Snakes are not targeting homes or people. They are simply moving through an environment that suits their needs.
After removing the snake, we explain what conditions may have attracted it and how to reduce future sightings. You do not need powders, sprays, or ultrasonic devices that claim to repel snakes. These products do not work. The most effective prevention methods include:
• keeping grass short
• controlling rodents
• lifting stored items off the ground
• removing clutter from gardens
• trimming hedges and overgrown plants
• sealing small gaps where possible
• securing outdoor pet food
• organising garages and sheds
• clearing fence lines
• removing unused building materials
These steps reduce hiding spots and remove the food sources that attract prey animals.
Some residents fear that seeing one snake means more are nearby. This is a common misunderstanding. Snakes do not live in groups, do not travel in pairs, and do not build nests in residential properties. One sighting almost always means there was only one snake. Once it is relocated, the issue is nearly always resolved.
Snakes sometimes enter homes in Westleigh through sliding door gaps, damaged screens, cracks around pipes, or open doors. Any snake inside a home is considered an emergency snake removal situation. Urban Reptile Removal responds quickly to secure the property.
Residents in Westleigh choose Urban Reptile Removal because we work calmly and professionally without creating panic. We remove the snake safely, explain why it appeared, and provide advice that genuinely helps. Our experience with the bushland environment around Westleigh allows us to locate snakes quickly and remove them with care.
If you hear unexpected movement in the garden, see something slip behind stored items, or notice your pet acting unusually alert, call 0418 633 474 for assistance. We will talk you through the steps until we arrive.
For safe, fast, and reliable snake removal in Westleigh, you can depend on Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year. When a snake appears where it should not be, we handle the situation quickly, quietly, and professionally so you can continue your day without stress.
